VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Traditionnelle Small Model

VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Traditionelle Small Model Diamond-set 18K White Gold NEW

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A sparkling watch certified by the Hallmark of Geneva

A grand classic among the Vacheron Constantin watch collections, the Traditionnelle line revels in
testifying to its undeniable affinities with artistic crafts. After having launched a 38 mm-diameter
version in 2013, the Manufacture showcases once again a multitude of artistic feats with a daintily
feminine 33 mm-diameter version entirely paved with several hundred round-cut diamonds. Beneath
the sparkling elegance of the snow-set dial beats hand-wound Calibre 1400 bearing the prestigious
Hallmark of Geneva.

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In a spectacular display of working with light, the gem-setter has opted to alternate between two
different gem-setting techniques to play on various sparkling and shining effects according to the
surfaces to be lit up. The bezel and sides of the 18-carat white gold case are paved with 196 grain-set
diamonds, while 394 diamonds shimmer intensely on the dial thanks to the magic of the snow setting.
The subtly random reflections of this clever gem-setting contribute to a glowing visual effect achieved
by juxtaposing precious stones of varying sizes so as to entirely cover the underlying gold surface.
Perfectly moulding the rounded curves of the case, the 608 precious stones completely carpet the
watch, while a 0.06-carat round-cut diamond appears like a punctuation mark on the fluted winding
crown. A night blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap creates a striking contrast that further
enhances the luminous beauty of the diamonds. It is adorned with an 18-carat white gold pin buckle set
with 17 round-cut diamonds.

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The impressive mastery of the gem-setter is matched by that of the watchmaker. The sapphire crystal
caseback reveals hand-wound Calibre 1400. Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin in keeping
with the finest Haute Horlogerie traditions, it meets the demands laid down by the famous Hallmark of
Geneva that applies to the finished watch.

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This movement beats at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and ensures a 40-hour power reserve. Its finishing as well as its design testify to superlative craftsmanship: not only do the main smooth surfaces of the movement bear a traditional Côtes de Genève motif, but their sharp edges are also finely chamfered before being hand-polished, as are the flat-head screws.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: TRADITIONNELLE Small Model White Gold - Calibre 1400
Reference: 81591/000G-9913
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Only available in Vacheron Constantin Boutiques

Movement

• Caliber 1400 
• Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
• Mechanical, manual-winding
• 20.65 mm (9’’’) diameter, 2.6 mm thick
• Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
• 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
• 98 components
• 20 jewels

Indications

• Hours
• Minutes

Case
Diamond-set 18K white gold (197 round-cut diamonds)
33 mm diameter, 7.7 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback 
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
Dial
Diamond-set 18K white gold (394 round-cut diamonds) 
18K white gold applied hour-markers 
Strap
Dark blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator
leather inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, stitched-tip, large square scales
Buckle: 

18K white gold buckle
Diamond-set half Maltese cross-shaped (17 round-cut diamonds)
Total diamond-setting:  
608 round-cut diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 3.3 carats

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BLANCPAIN – Gombessa III – Expedition Antarctica

BLANCPAIN – Gombessa III – Expedition Antarctica !

Blancpain and Laurent Ballesta launched the third Gombessa expedition, in association with Luc Jacquet and his Wild-Touch Expeditions - Antarctica! project.

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December 2015

Following on from the Gombessa I expedition, which revealed the secrets of the coelacanth, the greatest zoological discovery of the 20th century, and Gombessa II, which studied the spectacular spawn of the camouflage grouper, Laurent Ballesta and Blancpain have travelled to Antarctica for a pioneering exploratory, diving and photographic mission. This expedition is part of a wider meta-project initiated by movie director Luc Jacquet (who won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2006 with March of the Penguins) to measure the impact of global warming in this polar region, and to capture the attention of the general public.

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The HQ of the Gombessa III expedition has been set up at the French Dumont d'Urville scientific base
in Adélie Land. This is the first time a team of technical divers has been able to go beneath the sea ice
in this region. Each of the dives, never previously undertaken, represents an achievement on both
human and technical levels, and will deliver the very first naturalist images of Antarctica’s deep-sea
ecosystems. At the request of several research groups, particularly those at the National Museum of
Natural History (MNHN) in Paris and the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in
Marseille, the Gombessa III team will contribute to an inventory of deep-sea fauna that is being
created in relation to the issue of global warming, and will share all of their footage with researchers
for use in scientific publications

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Gombessa III corresponds to the underwater element of the Wild-Touch Expeditions - Antarctica!
project initiated and directed by Luc Jacquet. Ten years after March of the Penguins, the director has
returned to the Antarctic with a highly talented artistic team, which includes renowned photographers
Laurent Ballesta and Vincent Munier, to deliver a touching testament to a territory threatened by
global warming. This immersive journey to the other side of the planet has been made possible by the
support of many partners, and with the help of the teams and logistics provided by the French Polar
Institute and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

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The expedition, which can be tracked on a daily video-blog on www.blancpain-ocean-commitment.com, will give rise to several documentaries, including those produced by ARTE in the
image of “Gombessa I – The Coelacanth, Dive Towards our Origins” and “Gombessa II – The
Grouper Mystery”, both of which received prestigious awards. Other plans include an IMAX movie
by Luc Jacquet, books, including one for children, exhibitions, including one at the Musée des
Confluences in Lyon between April 18 and August 15, 2016, and a vast social media campaign to
raise awareness among the general public.

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